TARKARLI, MAHARASHTRA

Tarkarli is a beautiful beach town and a picturesque fishing hamlet in the Malvan taluka of Sindhudurg in the state of Maharashtra. It is a soothing holiday destination for the city dwellers who are looking for some cool, peaceful  and calm place away from the noise, hustle and bustle and the crowd of the cities. It is situated at a remote location away from the cities. The tranquil blue of the seas, the white soft sands of the lonely beaches bounded and surrounded by tall coconut trees are surely an admirable sight to see. Since it is a new place that is discovered , the beaches and the environment here is clean as there are fewer people in this place. Tarkarli is mainly known for providing a wide range of water sports such as snorkelling, parasailing and scuba diving. This place is popular since it is located close to Malvan and Sindhudurg which are important historical and heritage sites. Tarkarli has not seen much of urbanisation, so it is a peaceful, clean as well as a dream tourist site for tourists who head to this place. Its calm and natural surroundings is what attracts tourists to this place.

HOW TO REACH: 

By air: The nearest airport is the Dabolim international airport at Goa that serves domestic flights to many Indian cities as well as international flights. The other nearest domestic airports are at Belgaum, Kolhapur and Ratnagiri.

By rail: The closest railway stations at Kudal, Kankavli and Sindhudurg cater to trains on the Konkan region. You can book a cab or hop onto a bus from any of these stations to Tarkarli.

By road: There are several buses from Mumbai, Pune and Goa that reach Malvan. From Malvan, get a local bus to Tarkarli.

BEST TIME TO VISIT:  The best time to visit Tarkarli is winter.

THINGS TO DO: 

1) Scuba diving

2) Karli creek and Dhamapur lake

3) Beach camps

4) Burnt island

5) Birding

6) Trip to Goa

7) Hill stations

8) Bus ride to Malvan

9) Acquatic sports

FOOD: Try the Malvani cuisine which is a blend of coconuts and a variety of rich spices that adds magic to a plethora of lip smacking dishes like Murg Malvani (chicken curry), Bangda Fries and Mori masala (Shark curry) as well as Fish Koliwada and Kavda curry. Don't miss out on Solkadhi made up of Kokum and coconut milk.

SHOPPING: You can shop for fresh Alphonso mangoes , jamun, karvanda and jackfruit which are easily available in the summer months. Beachside shacks sell a plethora of seashells and conches handcrafted into wall hangings and key chains. You could also buy handmade wall hangings, lanterns and other ornamental stuff for home and to be gifted away as souvenirs.

PLACES TO VISIT: 

1) Padmagad fort

2) Rameshwar temple

3) Tarkarli beach

4) Sindhudurg fort

5)  Bhadrakali mandir

6) Shree Shivchhatrapati temple

7) Devbagh beach

8)  Malvan marine sanctuary

Tarkarli is a place meant for relaxation and refreshment. It is a place gifted with abundant natural beauty that will impress any tourist. The popularity of this place is growing day by day. Also, since it is quite close to Goa, people surely plan a trip to this place as an extra  refreshment. The vibe of this place is very peaceful as it is soaked completely in nature.  I will cherish and look forward for every trip to Tarkarli always.